Newly Adopted Rescue Dog Holds New Pawrent’s Hand “Whole Way Home” From Shelter

An adorable clip from a South Carolina rescue dog’s freedom ride is warming the hearts of the internet. The adorable clip shows a newly adopted rescue pup from Oconee Humane Society holding his new pawrent’s hand on the drive home.

@abigailada12

He’s such a sweet boy 🥰 #shelterdog #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #sweet #adoption #shelter #dogsoftiktok #muttsoftiktok

♬ Sky Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

The clip shared by @abigailada12 has received nearly 7 million views just 6 days after posting. The

“I adopted this dog and he held my hand the whole way home,” @abigailada12 wrote on the video, adding, “He’s such a sweet boy.”

@abigailada12 reportedly works as a veterinary technician at Oconee Humane Society and said that one-year-old Loki was at the shelter for only about a week before he became seriously ill. After receiving lifesaving treatment for parasites, @abigailada12 took him home to look after him. Although she promised her husband that she wouldn’t get attached to the pup, it was almost impossible.

@abigailada12

Replying to @dietrat801 #greenscreen update on Loki!! Hes settling in great and happy to have a home. We repeated some bloodwork and are waiting on those results to make sure everything will be good. Let me know if anyone wants updates on him or the shelter pets!! #shelterdogs #rescuedog #update #adoptdontshop #vettechtok #shelter #dogsoftiktok #love #pitbullsoftiktok

♬ Sky Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

Her husband kept his ground, and ultimately, they brought Loki back to the shelter. However, one more final plea and the husband gave in. Although Loki is still underweight, he is slowly gaining it back and is so happy to be with his new forever family.

We encourage everyone thinking of getting a pet to only adopt instead of shopping. Read more resources about adopting animals on One Green Planet, including 7 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Furry Best Friend, 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Pet, and These Heartwarming Before and After Pictures of Adopted Rescue Animals Will Make Your Day! Read tips for pet adoptions and what to consider before adopting an animal. We recommend using these apps to find shelter dogs near you!

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